1997 Mercedes S-Class 3.2L Petrol · R511 BAE
1997 Mercedes S-Class (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 97,339 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/02/2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,339 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 3199cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
R511 BAE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/03/2023
- 97,339 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R511 BAE Mileage History
- 03/02/202289,302 mi
- 11/02/202289,307 mi+5 mi
- 02/03/202397,339 mi+8,032 mi
Average of roughly 7,485 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R511 BAE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes S-Class (R511 BAE) between February 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 March 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))”.
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